Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 30th, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Indoor Aquatic Center to open for the season
- Bark in the Park
- Youth Basketball League Registration & Coaches training
- Fright on Franklin
6th Annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash Tickets on Sale
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County is hosting the 6th Annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at the Riverview Inn from 7:00pm to midnight.
Tickets are now on sale at any Cumberland Band & Trust branch through October 18th. Tickets are $50.00 each. [Read more]
Etcetera art exhibit comes to APSU on October 8th
Clarksville, TN – Artist Jennifer Oliphant wants to create a new appreciation for the beauty of everyday objects. That’s what she has in mind when she sets out to capture images with her camera.
“My inspiration for these projects comes from finding gratitude everyday,” she said. “In finding things to be grateful for, I also began to notice extreme beauty in objects that mostly go unnoticed. Details, not the whole, are what are important to me at this time in my life.” [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series discusses students’ critical thinking skills in writing
Clarksville, TN – The effects of an intended audience on students’ critical thinking skills in writing assignments will be the topic of the next Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University.
Dr. Gray Kane, faculty development analyst in APSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning, will present “Intended Audience and Critical Thinking Skills” at 3:00pm, Thursday, September 27th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303.
All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public. [Read more]
Traces Brings Eerie Sense of Nostalgia to Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – Local photographer Greg Sand comes across as a shy, somewhat mysterious guy. The same can be said of his latest photography series. Traces (on exhibit in the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery through October) is a suite of sixteen digital images.
At first glance the viewer is reminded of old family photos from the 60s. Upon further inspection one finds only the shadows and reflections of people who were once present. [Read more]
Friends of the Clarksville Blueway to host cleanup at Billy Dunlop Park
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Blueway are hosting a cleanup at one of the City parks. Join the Friends on October 20th from 8:00am to 10:00am at Billy Dunlop Park, located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road.
Participants will be cleaning the West Fork Red River area of the park that is frequently used by canoes and kayaks. [Read more]
Washington Post reporter Eilperin to read from new book at October 6th APSU Autumn Salon event
Clarksville, TN – In the summer of 2005, Juliet Eilperin jumped into the Atlantic Ocean and found herself surrounded by sharks. The sleek, fierce-looking creatures were hungry and looking for food.
Luckily, they ignored her, but what’s most astounding about this incident is that Eilperin, a national environmental reporter for the Washington Post, jumped into the swarm on purpose. She was writing an article on the sharks for the newspaper and, like all great journalists, needed to see them first hand.
Juliet Eilperin author of “Demon Fish: Travels through the Hidden World of Sharks.”
Music and visual art blend in Frankenstein!! Concert at APSU on October 1st
Clarksville, TN – Several times during the conversation, the name Leopold was whispered. The three Austin Peay State University professors were referring to a fictional character played masterfully by Bugs Bunny in the 1949 Warner Brothers Looney Tunes cartoon “Long-Haired Hare.”
Barry Jones, APSU associate art professor, spoke in a quiet, reverential tone when mentioning the name. Kell Black, art professor, said it a bit more forcefully. But it was Dr. Gregory Wolynec, professor of music and conductor of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra, who almost shouted the name with gusto. He has a special fondness for the character since Bugs Bunny is in fact impersonating the famed British conductor Leopold Stokowski. [Read more]
High School Bands were Rockin’ at the 2nd Annual Indian Nation Marching Invitational
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, September 15th, 14 area High School Marching Bands made their way to Montgomery Central High School Stadium for the 2nd Annual Indian Nation Marching Invitational. The weather was perfect as the bands strutted their stuff in front of the filled stadium.
“There was a lot of work done by our Band Boosters to prepare a quality competition.” stated Montgomery Central High School Principal Christy R. Houston. “We hope everyone enjoyed the experience.”
Clarksville High School Marching Wildcats were the Grand Champions of the 2nd Annual Indian Nation Marching Invitational.
Customs House Museum Family Fun Day September 23rd, 2012 with “Fabulous, Fantastic Furniture”
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Sunday, September 23rd for Family Fun Day.
Explore the Cumberland Furniture Guild exhibit and then join us in the Coca Cola Café to design and make some of your own furniture with paper, small cardboard boxes, craft sticks, and pictures from magazines.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
